Danceworks Youth Dance Programs
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (MYAC), 325 W. Walnut St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
About
Danceworks Youth Dance Programs offers youth dance classes and performance opportunities that include styles such as Salsa, Line Dance, “Glory Days” Poms/Jazz/Dance Team, and Kpop. The program also includes FREE dance classes in the Deer District through Rhythm In The District.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Youth classes begin July 6, and Rhythm In The District classes run through September 19, with all Rhythm In The District classes held from 11:00am–12:00pm.
Danceworks, Inc. was founded in 1992 and operates as a 501(c)3 nonprofit. The mission of Danceworks, Inc. is to enhance joy, health and creativity by engaging the community through dance. Danceworks offers youth and adult classes and also runs the Danceworks Mad Hot program, which includes tap and ballroom. Danceworks merch is available through an online store, and the organization’s DanceLAB Series includes a concert called GET IT OUT THERE featuring new work created by Milwaukee and Midwest performing artists from disciplines including dance, music, theatre, spoken word, or screendance.
Richard Ashworth received a BFA in Dance from the University at Buffalo in June 2007 and a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in May 2021. Melissa Anderson is certified by the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) and was the recipient of the 2024 Chicago National Association of Dance Masters’ Artistic Achievement Award. Courtney Dorzok graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance with a minor in early adolescent studies and received her Early Education Licenses for ages K3–3rd grade. Jessica Fastabend received her degree in education from Alverno College. Danceworks is a proud partner of Milwaukee Youth Arts Center and a proud member of United Performing Arts Fund.
Last updated July 27, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Youth classes begin July 6, and Rhythm In The District classes run through September 19, with all Rhythm In The District classes held from 11:00am–12:00pm.
Danceworks, Inc. was founded in 1992 and operates as a 501(c)3 nonprofit. The mission of Danceworks, Inc. is to enhance joy, health and creativity by engaging the community through dance. Danceworks offers youth and adult classes and also runs the Danceworks Mad Hot program, which includes tap and ballroom. Danceworks merch is available through an online store, and the organization’s DanceLAB Series includes a concert called GET IT OUT THERE featuring new work created by Milwaukee and Midwest performing artists from disciplines including dance, music, theatre, spoken word, or screendance.
Richard Ashworth received a BFA in Dance from the University at Buffalo in June 2007 and a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in May 2021. Melissa Anderson is certified by the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) and was the recipient of the 2024 Chicago National Association of Dance Masters’ Artistic Achievement Award. Courtney Dorzok graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance with a minor in early adolescent studies and received her Early Education Licenses for ages K3–3rd grade. Jessica Fastabend received her degree in education from Alverno College. Danceworks is a proud partner of Milwaukee Youth Arts Center and a proud member of United Performing Arts Fund.
Last updated July 27, 2026.
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